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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $24,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600
Power driver seat 600            
Folding second row seats 290 290 290        
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 790 790 790  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385        
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210        
Heated front seats 680 680 680 525 525 525  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420 420  
14-way power front seats       1,890 1,500 1,500  
CD changer, in-dash       650 650 650 650
Satellite radio       750 750 750 750
Sunroof       1,190      
Wood trim       1,340 1,340 1,340 345
Power driver seat 558            
Folding second row seats 270 270 270        
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665        
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 358 358 358        
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055        
Heated front seats 633 633 633 0 0 0  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395        
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0 0  
14-way power front seats       0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash       0 0 0 0
Satellite radio       638 638 638 638
Sunroof       0      
Wood trim       0 0 0 293
Options (change) 11,160 10,560 10,560 7,555 5,975 5,975 1,745
Options (change) 10,380 9,822 9,822 638 638 638 931
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -5,335 0
Total Price $45,335 $49,335 $49,935 $70,250 $81,070 $78,035 $116,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,756
Model Year2007200720072015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$45,335$49,335$49,935$70,250$81,070$78,035$116,340
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-5,915-6,365-6,365-10,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,410$49,335$48,710$64,335$74,705$71,670$105,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$0$10,370$7,335$41,065

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2007200720072015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200    
6-speed manual $150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor   $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote app     $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential    $150 $150
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack     $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0     
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player$125$125$125    
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge      $75
Cornering lights      $50
Headlight washers$50$50$50   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
LED headlights      $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100     
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,240$3,465$8,155$8,605$8,605$13,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$5,915$6,365$6,365$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-137-128302-181

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20072015
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in114.0 in
Length178.4 in191.1 in
Width68.0 in78.7 in
Height55.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.262.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27534%
Total Not Requested52566%

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